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Great food and ambience, complemented with exceptional service. We came for good food and drinks. We tied the empanada, ceviche, loaf os chips and guacamole. It was very appetizing. It was good build up to our main dish. Everyone liked the food and drinks. I especially enjoy other tasty ceviche and the pork belly chicharon.
Stopped by to give this place another chance yesterday for the Mexico game, and I can definitely see a lot of improvement. Tried the tostadas appetizer and that was pretty good, recommend trying that as a starter. We also tried some combo fajitas to keep it simple and got chicken, beef, and shrimp. The beef is 100% the best choice for the fajitas. I wouldn't say the top fajitas I've ever had but pretty decent and the cook on the beef was perfect. Definitely recommend asking for some sauces otherwise the fajitas lack a good kick on the spice level. Service was very friendly and decently fast, and the ambiance was good with the Mexico game and the live music during half time.
Usually, the Vintage Park is my go to location, but was close to here to meet friends, that we stopped in. Ambiance: 5/5 It is bigger than the other one with a spacious outdoor area. Inside is busy and bustling, the weather was good so enjoyed sitting outside and had the heat lamps on to help keep warm too. Service: 3/5 It was brunch time, so as shared, it was busy, I am mindful of that given staff and crowd, service will vary. But from when we walked in, and after we put our order in, I ended up taking my friends water because no one came to refill. Our waitress was present, not really engaging, almost seemed overwhelmed. Also, the cups had some residue from when they were washed. Food: 3/5 Chilaquiles sarteneados, with tomatillo green sauce and added chorizo and scrambled egg. I stuck to what I know to get. But unfortunately was met with a strange wonder. I thought it was just me, but I had my friend try the chorizo and it tasted bland. He too got chorizo on his plate and didn't have flavor. The side of fruit with Tajin is always an enjoyable side that's included with the plate. Drinks: 5/5 Carajillo - Ambriza has some great cocktails, from their margaritas to the Carajillo I had, it was just as it should be. I like that they don't serve it with ice in the glass. But the flavors were right on par with it not being too sweet and just the right taste of espresso. Overall, Ambriza has a big menu selection for anyone's taste and their drinks tend to be delicious. Usually when I visit I feel at home, here I did not.
I should have reviewed this place a long time ago because I've been coming here since they opened their first location in Louetta. The reason I stopped in the first time was because of all the Catrinas in the décor -- I'm obsessed with them! The ambiance is always on point. I typically go to the Town lake location, and it never disappoints. Mondays are all-day happy hour, which makes it even better. On a beautiful day, sitting outside and enjoying an amazing meal is such a great experience. The bar is very well stocked, the service is consistently on point, and the overall vibe is just right. Ambriza is one of my go-to spots, and I highly recommend you check it out!
Let's just get right to the point...yes. Eat here. Tucked in the ends of Towne Lake right on the water, the outside ambiance is fantastic. The music can be a little overbearing depending on who is controlling the volume that day. But easily dismissed. The staff. I love the way the front end staff dress up in character as do my daughters. Usually quick to be seated, wait times have never been a problem. The wait staff. I fail to recall our server's name, I believe it was Daniel as we share a common name, if it was you and you are the young gentleman in college...hats off to you son. Masterful job, recommendations, and always smiling. The managers. They came by repeatedly to ensure we were being well sorted and to ask about the drinks, then the food, then to try and get our stuffed bellies into some dessert. This is like filling up your truck to the brim and saying sod it...I'll fill the bed up to for good measure...MADNESS (Get the Quatro Leches in short)...of course we did...heheheh. ON TO THE FOOD!!! Brunch: Egg Enfrijoladas - The short answer is yeeessss. It is basically all 4 food groups per bite...yet delicious. The black bean sauce is thick unctuous, and dare I say...no salt required (BLASPHEMY). If course you want this with the chorizo. The crema is an outstanding accompaniment, potatoes are different yet righteous, and the avocado was aplenty. Breakfast tacos...be prepared to eat these open face as you would be mad to try and wrap them...not a bad thing...The eggs were cooked perfectly and the wife opted for chorizo as well. I stole the pickeled onions. Eggs were cooked to perfection and dominated the plate. Excellent meat to egg ratio. Again...no salt required. Lunch: Street Corn. This is a MUST...ask for extra aioli and queso fresco on the side. Charred to perfection. Prep the floss. I'm goin in. Empanadas Chicken...absolutely divine. This is what pocket pies want to be when they get a little more grown up. The avocado sauce is to die for. Salt was needed for these...so I redeem myself. At this point can you tell we eat here a lot? Ceviche Tostadas. Mountainous with Mahi Mahi with the most excellent tequila lime sauce. Me and the chef must have words how to concoct this sauce...On a hot day. Margarita in hand...SO refreshing. Chicharron Pork Belly...this should be self explanatory as the only description needed is Yes. Wish it did come in a LITTLE larger portion...but it is quite calorie dense so it hits the spot. Comes with guac. Apply to chips at table. Smile. Tacos...PICK A TACO!!! ANY TACO (besides fish tacos...not my flavor...but if you like it...by all means...) I have yet to have one I did not like. If you held my feet to the fire...Barbacoa. Have napkins ready and eat it OVER the plate, arms extended or it will run down your forearms with juiciness. Mains: Just get the Carne Asada Tacos...I know this falls along with the Tacos portion of the review...but worth repeating. And it is Carne Asada. Self explanatory. Main Hack: Chipotle Chicken Dinner...ask for a side of Mole sauce. You're welcome. Yuca fries are so crispy and fluffy they are amazing. Those did need salt (yay!). DRINKS!!! The wife loves the Marg Rocks. And they will customize it to your preferences. Remember that service thingy I mentioned earlier? They make a tequila bourbon old fashion. You know my weapon of choice is only bourbon. This was different. It's like going to purchase a the big lifted truck but settling for a Platinum Edition for the ride quality. It is just a little smoother of an experience. WHEW. OK. You are probably done at this point. So. Excellent staff? Check. Excellent Management? Check. Great front end? Check. Diabolically delicious food all around? Check. How else can this end? Rock SOLID 5 stars. Well done. Eat here. I guess you could have skipped to this...but it was mentioned at the beginning.
Nice location off the lake. Friendly service but very busy. I enjoyed the complimentary corn,chips & salsa. Food came out quickly yet it wasn't as I remember from their Katylocation. The margaritas were made right and the empanadas good but flautas a little dry and enchiladas light on sauce. Overall a nice evening out with the girls They do have free parking and photographer who comes around to offer a print out photo.
This place is really cute! The outdoor seating is a big plus and I love that they have a guacamole cart, with it made right in front of you. The menu has many options for everyone. Service was a little slow but it was very busy when we went to eat. The food was also decently good but not the best Mexican food I've had. Overall good vibes and food for the location!
The hostess had a terrible attitude. She was rude, gave me awful looks, and even walked away while I was still talking to her. Imagine the very first thing you experience when you walk into a restaurant is being treated like that. It completely ruined our evening and our entire dining experience.
I prefer to give this place a five stars based on how good the food was and the overall atmosphere however, we went there Thursday night. It was busy but not excessively busy. There was quite a number of four top tables that were open however, our server we saw her to take our water and took a couple of appetizers and then we didn't see her (except one time to check on us while we were eating). We ended up placing our dinner order with the manager, who came to our table b/c she want to bring out our appetizer, street corn, which they offered at no cost since it was our first time eating there. The street corn was delicious! The food came out freshly prepared, and tasted delicious, except my wife's enchiladas didn't get prepared until we talked to the same manager. At this point the rest of the family was done eating their meals. They quickly corrected that , I the enchiladas out within 4-6 minutes. They were very apologetic and were kind enough to comp that entrée. The manager who was there on Thursday night was extremely helpful. However, since service is based on this server still gave her an 18% tip because that's how she earns a living, but I think she was just spread too thin with large parties. I'll change this to a first review if I go back and I get better service there's good odds I'll go back but I definitely will warn people that it takes long. I think by the time we sat down and left it was about an hour and almost 30 minutes and that was mainly due to lack of service. We're waiting for about 10 minutes just to get the check.
This place is fantastic! Our meal was amazing, and the Server was awesome! This will be me and my daughters HOTSPOT!!
Enjoyed watching the Spain and Argentina game with my better half. the service was outstanding, the drinks were amazing and the food was delicious! It was super packed but i definitely see why. Great place to have lunch or dinner. 10/10 staff was also extremely attentive the entire time.
My bartender Joselyn took really good care of me I came in after work Saturday at the bar She greeted me with a smile Asked me how my day was I sat down And asked what are you feeling today or what can I get you I asked about specials or recommendations and she gave them to me But I asked her if she knew how to make a good mojito she said I can try And she did The mojito was very good I thought I was back in Cuba on vacation enjoying a good mojito Thank you Joselyn You made my experience very worth it I will be coming again Just because of you
I've been wanting to go to Ambriza since I saw the rave Yelp reviews at their original location. Is the hype truly worth it? The Cypress location just opened, probably it's second day open, we figured we would show up for Happy Hour around 5:30p...glad we did because it got PACKED. Word is out, the restaurant is open for business. Now Ambriza is advertised at an authentic Mexican cuisine, and not "Tex-Mex" but...nonetheless they have majority of your usual favorites IE: fajitas, tacos, empanadas...just a bit more higher quality than per say a usual chain restaurant. For our first trip we sat at the bar to get the Happy Hour specials, the HH menu is quite extensive we ordered a few apps, a soup, and a couple margs on the rocks. The margs were pretty decent for the price and the amount you get...the normal size was fine for us but if you really wanted a buzz, the large size would be best. The Serrano Pineapple marg for $1 more was unique and had a kick, if you like spicy drinks..get it. Now on to the food.. Chips & 2 types of salss - Excellent and free. Crema Poblano soup - good, hint of spice. Taquitos - crispy and full of taste with the side guac. Street Corn - it was OK, I guess I'm not really a fan of the chili lime salt. Beef empanadas were good and crispy--they weren't on the HH hour menu (but it def should be) For the second day opening, service was good. A few hiccups, we waited on our full order of beef empanadas for quite a bit. The owner/manager brought us out 2 beef empanadas (confused at first because beef wasn't on the HH menu) and later we saw the $11 full order price on our ticket. Nonetheless, it was handled. The atmosphere was loud, so don't expect quiet and intimate. Also gets abnormally hot in there with that amount of people...I'm sure they'll get better on regulating the temperature soon enough. Will be back to try the actual lunch/dinner menu and desserts! read more
7 years ago
I will definitely be coming back after having delicious food and service. Everything that you order from here has so much flavor and it rich. I enjoyed everything that I had and the presentation of the food was right on! Our waiter was Clarita and she was fun and helpful. She knows the menu well. Lastly, I love the portion and price. The price is in point. It's worth coming here. Bring. The fam and friends for food and margaritas! read more
5 years ago
If you're looking for great vibes and good food I will highly recommend Ambriza. It was our first time and they definitely did not disappoint. To start off, the staff is amazing! Our waiter gave us an order of street corn on the house due to it being out first time, so bonus points for that! All I could say is DELICIOUS! For our starter we ordered Calamares which was good, the combination of chorizo really gave it that kick. For entrees we ordered the Pastor Tacos which were amazing, definitely recommend! Lastly we ordered the Sopes Trio and they were good, only thing is that the actual sope was a over cooked which made it hard. The ambiance is definitely a vibe and is what truly makes the place. Will definitely be coming back!! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Really this place is awesome Hugo in the bar area was amazing and the food and happy hour special out of this world for this day and time. Great food, good drinks, upbeat atmosphere, great location, I mean this place is everything you need in a Mexican restaurant. Period. Enjoy your time here. Gorgeous views of the lake on the patio. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Great service and amazing food. Tried the elote, pork belly, quesabirria tacos and enjoyed a nice mango chamoy margarita. Visiting from out of town and we will be back next time. Only wish the music was a touch lower in volume but aside from that no complaints. read more
4 years ago
One of our favorite Cypress Restaurants. Service is always excellent and cheerful. The food is excellent and well priced. We go at least once a month. The Margaritas are delicious and the patio on the lake is gorgeous. Like Billy Joel said "Don't go changing, just to please me, I love you just the way you are ! " read more
5 years ago
Great food and it used to be my go-to spot, i raved about this place to everyone. But this time around i had terrible service, i called in advance for a reservation, they added me to the waiting list and said there would be a 2 hour wait. So i get there a little before the 2hr wait time and had to wait another hour as you can see on the screenshot. 3 hour wait time? Never in my life have i encountered this. Since it was just two in my party i saw they were sitting people who arrived way after us without reservation just because they had 4 people in their party. Very disappointed. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Carajillo was NOT only the greatest thing EVER! But please also try the Molotes aaaand the barbacoa Tacos! They are the bomb! You should seat at the bar and ask for Hugo! I had a great time! Love love this place! #freakingawesome read more
4 years ago
Great location. Staff is amazing. Always so thoughtful and kind. Positioning purse stand next to table, adjusting heaters as needed, and checking in to make sure everything meets our needs. Food is A+++ delicious and we especially love the breakfast options. Quiet, laid back atmosphere which is beautifully decorated. We visit often and will continue to return! read more
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High quality food at not high prices? @ambrizacypresstl Happy Hour deals are all day! Although you might as well order a full order of Elote because they are that good! Worth the 30min drive outside the city? I say Yes! Or stop by on your way to the outlets. Super cute interior with a dia de Los muertos theme. Huge bar. Open kitchen. And happy hour specials. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Everything about this place was perfect. We had brunch on the lake, food was delicious, and service was top notch read more
2 years ago
The restaurant has a very cool vibe. The art work makes you feel like being in the movie, Coco. This was our first time coming to this restaurant and we regret that it took us so long. Our waiter was fantastic and he was very knowledgeable. We were given street corn to try for our first time visit. We looked around and we noticed that they give them out for first time customers. We got excited for the food that we ordered too many appetizers then got full. We tried the tostones, Maduros Envueltos and chicken empanadas. Every meal was amazing after the next. We will be coming back to try their entrees. read more
4 years ago
Stellar service, great food. Been here few of time and the food is always amazing, table side guac, the corn on the cob always great appetizers, love the fajitas as well along with Al pastor and cochinita pibil as well. Drinks are great as well. But the start of the show always is the welcoming staff and great service. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
These folks have become like family. We absolutely adore the staff and the food and drinks are i amazing. Anna and George are the bomb!!!! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
what a cute place and atmosphere! we came to celebrate a birthday and they did amazing! they brought out pan Dulce and hot Chocolate because it was our 1st time to eat here! we had burgers, chicken empanadas, enchiladas everything was so yummy! definitely will be coming back read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Took my wife here to start her birthday weekend. The drinks were good. The food was good. The service was good. The ambiance is nice. I would recommend. They are not Tex mex fyi. They make that clear. read more
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I absolutely love this place, the food was amazing from what we tried. Not a huge fan of the fish tacos with bass fish. The service was amazing. We never had to look for anyone. Food came out fresh and quickly! There was a beautiful view of the lake on the patio where we sat. We will definitely be trying this place again read more
3 years ago
This place really impressed me. From the start the yellow salsa was awesome with the chips. As it was or first visit we got complimentary street corn. The service was friendly and very accommodating given that one person in our group was gluten free and another was vegan. I had the seafood enchiladas that were solid. It's also it a really nice location being in the Towne Lake boardwalk area. read more
6 years ago
Wait time = 1hr + but it's 100% worth it. Have been coming to this location for a couple years now and it's yet to disappoint. We normally order the fajitas dinner and that's enough for two. Make sure to order the Serrano Margarita, you won't regret it. Yes, the wait is normally a bit long, especially the patio if the weather is nice. But the shopping center has a great view of the lake and you can always walk to have a beer somewhere else while you wait. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
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9945 Barker Cypress Rd
Ste 123
Cypress, TX 77433
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Do they accept reservations?
For large parties yes but not regular groups. We had a group of about 15 and they would not seat us until at least 10 were there.
Is this a good place to celebrate my 20th birthday?
YES! The restaurant is open room. The food is delicious. Not just your run of the mill Mexican restaurant. They have an open courtyard area somewhat adjacent to the restaurant. Def. have someone go scout it out & Happy Birthday 🎂🎉
Is there happy hour, if so what day/hours?
EARLY BIRD GETS THE GUSANO Hourly Margarita Specials – Be at Ambriza early for the best prices of the day for their award winning margaritas.…
On Sunday's is it buffet only? Or can you have a regular menu and order? So Towne Lake will have…
Good morning! We currently only have the buffet at the louetta location. We do have a brunch and lunch menu for this location. If you’re looking to go to the louetta location, you have the choice of buffet, lunch, or brunch. Hope you’re able to join…
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